Golan Heights

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the world has accepted Iran won the war with the United States, citing its control over the Strait of Hormuz as a victory. Simultaneously, French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are expected to discuss ways to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, U.S. representative Tom Barrack made comments regarding Israel's continued occupation of the Golan Heights that contradict official U.S. policy.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the world has accepted Iran's victory over the United States. Separately, France and Saudi Arabia are expected to discuss ways to bypass the Strait of Hormuz due to its closure. Additionally, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack made remarks regarding Israel's continued occupation in the Golan Heights, which appear to contradict official U.S. policy.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the world has accepted Iran's victory over the U.S., while Donald Trump announced plans for an economic isolation campaign against Iran concerning its nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack contradicted official policy by stating that Israel still occupies the Golan Heights in violation of U.N. resolutions.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian claimed that the world accepts Iran won the war with the United States. Concurrently, Donald Trump announced plans for unprecedented economic warfare against Iran to force it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end its nuclear program. Separately, Tom Barrack contradicted the official U.S. position on the Golan Heights by stating Israel still occupies the territory in violation of U.N. resolutions.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar condemned an Iranian-backed Houthi attack on a ship off Yemen, which killed three Pakistani nationals, amid growing fears that the violence could reignite Yemen’s civil war. Separately, Turkey condemned Colombia for recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, stating the move violated international law and emphasizing the territory's integral part of Syria.

Houthi attacks off Yemen resulted in the deaths of three Pakistani nationals and injured another, leading Pakistan's Foreign Minister to condemn the act as a violation of international law threatening freedom of navigation. Separately, Turkey condemned Colombia for recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, stating that the territory is an integral part of Syria.

A fringe Israeli settler group called 'Pioneers of Bashan' is conducting incursions into southern Syria to establish Jewish settlements, citing biblical claims. The Israeli military has intercepted these groups, which aim to create a buffer zone and humanitarian corridor in areas including Mount Hermon, Quneitra, Daraa, and Sweida. The group's actions align with the far-right government's support for settlement expansion.

A fringe Israeli settler group called 'Pioneers of Bashan' is attempting to establish Jewish settlements in southern Syria, prompting Israeli military intervention. The group, citing biblical claims, aims to settle in areas including Quneitra, Daraa, and Sweida, while the military works to prevent their incursions. The settlers argue their presence could protect the Golan Heights and Druze minorities amid regional tensions.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated that a security deal with Israel would not compromise Syria’s claim to the Golan Heights. He emphasized Syria’s pursuit of a comprehensive peace agreement with Israel, involving multiple countries, while addressing border security concerns and ruling out military intervention in Lebanon.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated in an Al Jazeera interview that Syria seeks a security agreement with Israel involving multiple countries. He emphasized the deal could lead to comprehensive peace without compromising Syria's claim to the Golan Heights.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres visited Damascus to meet with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, pledging UN support for Syria's reconstruction and backing a request for EU aid. Guterres criticized the situation in the Golan Heights as 'totally unacceptable' while Damascus demanded an Israeli withdrawal from a UN-patrolled buffer zone.

UN chief Antonio Guterres stated the Golan Heights are Syrian territory and called for an end to Israeli violations of Syria's sovereignty. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani demanded Israeli forces withdraw from a UN-patrolled buffer zone on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.

UN chief Antonio Guterres urged an end to Israeli violations in Syria and called for international support during his first visit under new authorities. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani demanded the withdrawal of Israeli forces from a UN-patrolled buffer zone on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.

Israeli settler activists organized by Halutzei HaBashan gathered at the Golan Heights-Syria border, with some crossing into Syrian territory near Majdal Shams. The Israeli military apprehended the settlers and returned them to Israel.

Israeli settler group Halutzei HaBashan advocates for expanding Jewish settlements into southern Syria beyond the 1974 ceasefire line, crossing into Syrian territory in May 2026 and demanding legal settlement authorization. The movement aligns with the 'Greater Israel' project, which envisions a Jewish state from the Nile to the Euphrates, viewing Syria as part of ancestral Jewish homeland.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa condemns Israeli attacks near Golan Heights, calling them violations of Syria's sovereignty. The Foreign Ministry also denounced the attacks, while residents near the area were forced to flee their homes.

Qatar condemns Israel's incursion and artillery shelling in Syria's Quneitra and Deraa, calling it a violation of Syria's sovereignty and international law. The Qatari Foreign Ministry urged the international community to hold Israel accountable and reiterated support for Syria's territorial integrity. Israeli troops shelled villages near the Golan Heights before withdrawing.

Residents of Abdeen village in Syria's Deraa countryside began returning after Israeli forces withdrew from Tal al-Maghar hill. Israeli troops had earlier fired flares and conducted reconnaissance flights, prompting panic and limited displacement. Syria's foreign ministry condemned the incursions as violations of sovereignty, while civil defence teams reported no injuries but secured the area.

Israeli forces shelled the village of Abidin in southern Syria's Deraa province near the occupied Golan Heights, according to Syria's SANA. Israeli military aircraft were also reported over Quneitra and Deraa as military activity expands in the region.

The Israeli military reported killing armed individuals in southern Syria and Hezbollah-linked fighters in southern Lebanon. It stated operations in a UN-monitored buffer zone adjacent to the Golan Heights, which Syria and others criticized as violating the 1973 ceasefire. The UN noted Israel now occupies an additional 235 square kilometers of Syrian territory.

Israeli settlers, led by the group Halutzei HaBashan, are attempting to establish settlements in southern Syria, claiming the area as part of the historic 'Land of Israel.' These incursions, including the declaration of Neveh HaBashan and occupation of Syrian villages, have occurred amid Israel's expanded military presence in the Golan Heights and a lack of legal consequences for the settlers.

Trump is the only world leader to have recognized Israel's annexation of the Golan Heights. An Israeli settlement project named Trump Heights, located on the occupied Golan Heights, was established in 2026.

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Dozens of Israeli settlers crossed into Syrian territory in the Golan Heights, barricading themselves on a rooftop. The act is part of a demand for a settlement, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.